Don't forget that it is a niche product from a very small company. So the answer is probably "no", but based on the comments from anyone who has one it does seem to be a very good productalshead said:
Forward Components Eccentric BB users?
I'm building up an old '93 Paramount Series 70 frame into a SS. This was my bike in college- sold it to my brother and it's been sitting in a shed for 14 years. So excited to get it back in action. Tange Prestige, beautiful lugs...
Anyway, back to the question: I am thinking of using the Forward Components EBB instead of an ENO hub, just because I already have a good wheelset for it and don't want to re-lace the wheels. Also, if I don't end up riding it much, I'm not "stuck" with a rear wheel I don't need and can't use on another SS frame (I suppose I could, but why, if I don't need it?). Also, with the FC EBB, I could easily choose to go back to a 1x9 (or 1x7, using the original XT thumb shifter).
Anyway (again), I've read a couple of the forums on the Forward Components EBB, but are there many folks out there using them? Looks like they've upped their prices since they started- I would be dropping about $160-$170 with shipping (I can find the ENO for about $135 before shipping, but then lacing up the wheels, new spokes, etc... no real savings).
Here's the Paramount as it is now- can't wait to start the project:
Anyway, back to the question: I am thinking of using the Forward Components EBB instead of an ENO hub, just because I already have a good wheelset for it and don't want to re-lace the wheels. Also, if I don't end up riding it much, I'm not "stuck" with a rear wheel I don't need and can't use on another SS frame (I suppose I could, but why, if I don't need it?). Also, with the FC EBB, I could easily choose to go back to a 1x9 (or 1x7, using the original XT thumb shifter).
Anyway (again), I've read a couple of the forums on the Forward Components EBB, but are there many folks out there using them? Looks like they've upped their prices since they started- I would be dropping about $160-$170 with shipping (I can find the ENO for about $135 before shipping, but then lacing up the wheels, new spokes, etc... no real savings).
Here's the Paramount as it is now- can't wait to start the project:
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I've been using a Forward Components EBB since last summer on my cross bike and found that it works extremely well, no issues what-so-ever and glad I went that way.
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I meant to post last week, but I've been busy. I've almost had a year on the original version, and they have been problem free, which is about all you can ask for in a BB.Hud said:
And I have not been particularly nice to it...
ive been using one on my moots for a few months or so. never had an issue untill yesterday when the cups slipped and my chain jumped off while climbing. then again i never checked the bolts since i installed it so i guess thats an riders error.
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EDIT: the hardesr part for me was the installation. its confusing trhe first time. now, i know it off the top of my head, but i was sure getting stressed the first time.
EDIT: the hardesr part for me was the installation. its confusing trhe first time. now, i know it off the top of my head, but i was sure getting stressed the first time.
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Here she is
For the few of you who were interested... here she is. Might still do some upgrades in the handlebars and such once I get her out on the trail and feel out the specs. The FC EBB worked like a charm.
For the few of you who were interested... here she is. Might still do some upgrades in the handlebars and such once I get her out on the trail and feel out the specs. The FC EBB worked like a charm.
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